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NCTA Chequamegon Chapter Volunteer Highlight

Members of the NCTA Chequamegon Chapter held their year-end meeting via Zoom in November 2021. Special recognition was given to several dedicated Chapter members for the volunteer efforts provided to the North Country Trail Association. By Mary Stenberg, Chequamegon Chapter volunteer The Chapter Honor Award was given to Mike Trieschmann for his demonstrated loyalty, commitment, […]

NPS Volunteer Awards

The National Park Service rewards our NCTA volunteers based on volunteer hours. In 1970, Congress passed the Volunteers-In-Parks Act to allow national parks to use “volunteers for or in aid of interpretive functions, or visitor services or activities.” Since then, volunteers have supported National Park units in many aspects, such as natural and cultural resources, […]